Dimplex BF8000ST User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model
BF8000ST
7208680300R04
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst
before attempting to install or use this replace. For your safety, always
comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual
to prevent personal injury or property damage.
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Table of Contents
Always use a qualied technician
or service agency to repair
this replace.
!NOTE: Procedures and
techniques that are considered
important enough to
emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures
and techniques which, if not
carefully followed, will result in
damage to the equipment.
WARNING: Procedures
and techniques which, if not
carefully followed, will expose
the user to the risk of re,
serious injury, or death.
Welcome & Congratulations ................3
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ...............4
Fireplace Installation ......................6
Operation ..............................10
Maintenance ...........................11
Warranty ...............................14
Replacement Parts .......................17

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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for choosing to purchase an electric
replace from Dimplex, the world leader in electric replaces.
Please carefully read and save these instructions.
CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before
starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a
possible electric shock, re hazard and will void the warranty.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for future
reference: model and serial numbers can be found on the Model and
Serial Number Label of your replace.
NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE
Questions with operation or assembly? Require Parts Information?
Product Under Manufacturer’s Warranty?
Contact us at: www.dimplex.com/customer_support
For Troubleshooting and Technical Support
OR Toll-Free 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
Please have your model number and product serial
number ready. (See above)
S E R IAL No.
MODE L
MOD.

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When using electrical appliances,
basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
①Read all instructions before
using the electric replace.
② The heater is hot when in use.
To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. The trim
around the heater outlet becomes
hot during heater operation.
③ Extreme caution is neces-
sary when any heater is used by
or near children or invalids and
whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.
④ Always unplug the electric
replace when not in use.
⑤Do not operate any heater
after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at the service panel and
have the heater inspected by a
reputable electrician before reus-
ing.
⑥ Do not operate any unit with
a damaged cord or plug, or if the
heater has malfunctioned, or if
the electric replace has been
dropped or damaged in any man-
ner, contact Dimplex Technical
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Service at 1-888-346-7539.
⑦ Do not use outdoors.
⑧ Never locate heater where it
may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
⑨ Do not run the cord under
carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or the like.
Arrange cord away from traf-
c area and where it will not be
tripped over.
⑩ Do not locate the heater
immediately below a xed socket-
outlet.
⑪ To disconnect the unit, turn
the controls off, then remove the
plug from the outlet.
⑫Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock or re, or
damage to the heater.
⑬ To prevent a possible re, do
not block air intake or exhaust in
any manner.
⑭ All electrical heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable
liquids are used or stored.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
⑮ Do not modify the electric
replace. Use it only as described
in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufactur-
er may cause re, electric shock
or injury to persons.
⑯ Always plug heaters directly
into a wall outlet/receptacle.
Never use with an extension cord
or relocatable power tap (outlet/
power strip).
⑰ Do not burn wood or other
materials in the electric replace.
⑱ Do not strike the replace
glass.
⑲ Always use a certied electri-
cian should new circuits or outlets
be required.
⑳Always use properly ground-
ed, fused and polarized outlets.
㉑ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
㉒When transporting or storing
the unit and cord, keep in a dry
place, free from excessive vibra-
tion and store so as to avoid dam-
age.
!NOTE: Changes or modica-
tions not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compli-
ance could void user's authority to
operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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Fireplace Installation
WARNING: Ensure the power
cord is not installed so that it is
pinched or against a sharp edge
and ensure that the power cord is
stored or secured to avoid trip-
ping or snagging to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock or injury
to persons.
WARNING: Construction
and electrical outlet wiring must
comply with local building codes
and other applicable regulations
to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock and injury to persons.
WARNING: Do not attempt
to wire your own new outlets or
circuits. To reduce the risk of
re, electric shock or injury to
persons, always use a licensed
electrician.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of re, do not store or use gaso-
Figure 1 27 ⅜”
(695 mm)
22 ⅞”
(580
mm)
23 ½”
(596 mm)
8 ¾”
(222 mm)
26 ¼”
(663 mm)
line or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
CAUTION: Clearance for air
circulation beneath the re-
place insert is provided by two
rubber feet.
Do not install the replace
insert directly on carpet or
similar surfaces which may
restrict air circulation.
CAUTION: If installing the
replace in a carpeted area, place
a one-piece, solid, at surface
under the replace. Ensure that
both of the feet rest securely on
this surface.
!NOTE: The dimensions of the
replace with the trim are 27
⅜ in. (695 mm) wide x 23 ½ in.
(596 mm) high x 8 ¾ in. (222
mm) deep. Dimensions without
trim are 26 ¼ in. (663 mm)

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Figure 3Figure 2
Foam
Block
Cable
Ties
Front
Glass
Trim
Track
wide x 22 ⅞ in. (580 mm) high
x 8 ¾ in. (222 mm) deep. The
replace does not require any
additional venting (Figure 1).
Fireplace Assembly
The only assembly required is
to slide the front glass onto the
replace and install hardware to
keep it in place.
1. Remove replace and glass
carefully from the carton,
discard the plastic bag and
foam packaging.
2. Remove the foam block from
within the replace (Figure 2).
3. Using side cutters or scissors,
cut and remove the two cable
ties as shown in Figure 1 and
Fireplace Installation
remove the cardboard that
protects the log set.
4. Remove the right hand side
trim by removing four Phillips
screws at the side of the
replace.
5. Place the Front Glass onto
the track of the replace
(Figure 3) and slide it along
the front until it reaches the
far left of the unit.
6. Re-attach the right hand trim
piece using the four Philips
screws from step 4.
Mantel Installation
Install the replace assembly
into the mantel (refer to mantel
assembly instructions).

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Fireplace Installation
!IMPORTANT: If not using a
Dimplex mantel, the replace
must be installed in an
enclosure with the following
MINIMUM dimensions (Figure
4).
New Wall Construction
7. Mark the desired location on
the oor.
8. Use studs to frame an
opening of 26 ¾ in. (679 mm)
wide x 23 ⅛ in. (587 mm)
high x 9 in. (229 mm) deep.
9. Plug the unit into a 15 Amp,
120 Volt outlet.
!NOTE: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt
circuit is required. A dedicated
circuit is preferred but not
essential in all cases. A
dedicated circuit will be
required if after installation
the circuit breaker trips or
fuse blows on a regular basis
when the heater is operating.
Additional appliances on the
same circuit may exceed the
current rating of the circuit
breaker.
Option #1: The power cord can
be run from behind the trim and
along the wall to an outlet near
the replace.
Option #2: A new outlet can
be installed inside the framing
construction.
Existing Fireplace
1. Seal all drafts and vents
with a non-brous insulation
material to prevent any
chimney debris from falling
onto the replace. Do
not install into an existing
replace that is prone to
dampness.
2. Cap the top of the chimney
ue to prevent rain from
entering.
3. Plan your electric power
supply.
4. The power cord can run along
the front of the hearth to an
outlet near the replace.
For Bathroom Use
If this unit is installed in a
bathroom it must be protected
by a GFI receptacle or circuit.
If receptacle is used it must be
readily accessible. To prevent
electrical shock this unit is an
electrical appliance that is not
watertight and must be installed
as to prevent water from entering
unit. This must be installed away
from showers, tubs, etc. Never

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26 ¾”
(679 mm)
23 ⅛”
(587 mm)
9”
(229 mm)
Figure 4
Fireplace Installation
locate replace where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water
container. High temperatures
may be generated under certain
abnormal conditions. Do not
partially or fully cover or obstruct
the front of this heater.
M
BLOWER
MOTOR
CUT-OUT
THERMOSTAT
ELEMENTS M
SPEED
CONTROL
HEATER ON-OFF
N
L
MAIN ON-OFF
FLICKER
MOTOR
DIMMER
UPPER
LIGHTS
LOWER
LIGHTS
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Operation
WARNING: This electric
rebox must be properly installed
before it is used.
Manual Controls
The controls for the replace are
behind the access panel located
at the bottom of the replace
(Figure 5).
A. On/Off Switch
The On/Off Switch supplies power
to all replace functions.
B. Flame Action Control
Turn the ame action control knob
to adjust the ame speed to the
desired level.
C. Interior Light Control
Turn the interior light control
knob to increase or decrease the
brightness of the interior light.
D. Heater Thermostat Control
To adjust the temperature to your
B
Figure 5
CA D E
individual requirements, turn the
thermostat control clockwise all
the way to turn on the heater.
When the room reaches the
desired temperature, turn the
thermostat knob counter clock-
wise until you hear a click. Leave
in this position to maintain the
room temperature at its setting.
For additional heat, turn clockwise
until you hear the click again and
the heater will turn on. To turn the
heater off, rotate the knob fully
counter clockwise.
E. Heat On/Off Switch
Turns heat on or off.
!NOTE: The heater on your
replace may emit a slight, harm-
less odor when rst used. This
odor is a normal condition caused
by the initial heating of internal
heater parts.

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Operation
Maintenance
Resetting the Temperature
Cutoff Switch
This unit is equipped with a ther-
mostat which controls the tem-
perature of the room by turning
the heater on and off. The heater
is protected with a safety device
to prevent overheating. Should
the heater overheat, an automatic
cut out will turn the heater off and
it will not come back on without
 WARNING: Disconnect power
before attempting any main-
tenance or cleaning to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock or
damage to persons.
!NOTE: The replace should
not be operated with an accumu-
lation of dust or dirt on or in the
unit, as this can cause a build up
of heat and eventual damage. For
this reason the heater must be
inspected regularly, depending
upon conditions and at least at
yearly intervals.
Light Bulb Replacement
The light bulbs need to be
replaced when you notice a dark
section of the ame or when the
clarity and detail of the log Ember
Bed exterior reduces. There are
three bulbs under the Log Set,
which generate the ames and
embers, and two bulbs above the
log that illuminate the log exterior.
Lower Light Bulb Requirements
Quantity of three clear chande-
lier or candelabra bulbs with an
E-12 (small) socket base, 60 Watt
rating. Example: GE 60BC or
Philips 60CTC. Do not exceed
60 Watts per bulb.
Helpful Hints: It is a good
idea to replace all light bulbs at
one time if they are close to the
end of their rated life. Group
being reset. It can be reset by
switching the Main On/Off Switch
to off and waiting ve (5) minutes
before switching the unit back on.
CAUTION: If you need to con-
tinuously reset the heater, un-
plug the unit and call Technical
Support at 1-888-346-7539.
Please have your model and
serial number ready when call-
ing.

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Maintenance
replacement will reduce the
number of times you need to
open the unit to replace light
bulbs.
To access the lower light bulb
area:
CAUTION: Allow at least ve
minutes for the light bulbs to cool
before touching them to avoid
accidental burning of the skin.
1. Slide replace out of mantel.
2. Lay unit on it’s back for safe
removal of front glass.
3. Remove four (4) Phillips
screws from the right side of
the trim.
4. Remove the trim.
5. Slide glass to right side of
replace to remove (Figure
6).
6. Pull the front edge of the
plastic Ember Bed or plastic
grate up and forward until the
rear tab releases from the
ledge located at the bottom
of the partially reective glass
(Figure 7).
!IMPORTANT: Only handle
the Log Set by the Ember Bed.
!NOTE: Log Set ts tightly
into rebox, some force may be
necessary to remove.
7. Set Log Set in front of
replace.
8. Remove icker rod by sliding
icker rod to the left away
from the icker motor and
lifting out.
1. Remove light bracket for
easier access to light bulbs.
9. Unscrew bulbs counter
clockwise.
10. Insert new bulbs.
Lower
Bulbs
Upper
Bulbs
Trim
Front
Glass
Log Set
Figure 6
Back
Ledge
Log
Ember Bed
Rear
Tab Front
Edge
Side Section
Figure 7

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11. Replace the Log Set by
inserting the front edge of the
replace and push down on
the rear edge of the Ember
Bed until it snaps into place
(Figure 7).
12. Lay unit on it’s back and slide
front glass back into position
and attach trim.
!NOTE: Ensure the Log Set is
installed tightly under the back
ledge to prevent light leakage.
Upper Light Bulb Requirements
Quantity of two clear chandelier
or candelabra bulbs with an E-12
(small) socket base, 15 Watt
rating. Do not exceed 25 Watts
per bulb.
To access the upper light bulb
area:
CAUTION: Allow at least ve
minutes for the light bulbs to cool
before touching them to avoid
accidental burning of the skin.
1. Slide replace out of mantel.
2. Lay unit on it’s back for safe
removal of Front Glass.
3. Remove four Phillips screws
from right side of Trim.
4. Remove Trim.
5. Slide glass to the right side
of the replace to remove
(Figure 6).
6. Upper bulbs are located in
the upper left and upper right
corners of replace.
7. Unscrew bulbs counter
clockwise.
8. Insert new bulbs.
9. Lay unit on it’s back slide
front glass back into position
and attach Trim.
Glass Cleaning
The glass is cleaned in the factory
during the assembly operation.
During shipment, installation,
handling, etc., the clear door may
collect dust particles, these can
be removed by dusting lightly with
a clean dry cloth.
To remove ngerprints or other
marks, the clear door can be
cleaned with a damp cloth.
Fireplace Surface Cleaning
Use a cloth dampened with
warm water only to clean painted
surfaces of the electric replace.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.
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Warranty
Products to which this limited warranty
applies
This limited warranty applies to your newly
purchased Dimplex electric replace. This
limited warranty applies only to purchases
made in any province of Canada except
for Yukon Territory, Nunavut, or Northwest
Territories or in any of the 50 States of the
USA (and the District of Columbia) except
for Hawaii and Alaska. This limited war-
ranty applies to the original purchaser of
the product only and is not transferable.
Products excluded from this limited war-
ranty
Light bulbs are not covered by this limited
warranty and are the sole responsibility of
the owner/purchaser. Products purchased
in Yukon Territory, Nunavut, Northwest
Territories, Hawaii, or Alaska are not cov-
ered by this limited warranty. Products
purchased in these States, provinces, or
territories are sold AS IS without warranty
or condition of any kind (including, without
limitation, any implied warranties or condi-
tions of merchantability or tness for a
particular purpose) and the entire risk of
as to the quality and performance of the
products is with the purchaser, and in the
event of a defect the purchaser assumes
the entire cost of all necessary servicing
or repair.
What this limited warranty covers and for
how long
Products, other than replace surrounds
(mantels) and trims, covered by this
limited warranty have been tested and
inspected prior to shipment and, subject
to the provisions of this warranty, Dimplex
warrants such products to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 2 years from the date of the rst
purchase of such products.
Dimplex replace surrounds (mantels) and
trims covered by this limited warranty have
been tested and inspected prior to ship-
ment and, subject to the provisions of this
warranty, Dimplex warrants such products
to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 1 year from
the date of rst purchase of such products.
The limited 2 year warranty period for
products other than replace surrounds
(mantels) and trims and the limited 1 year
warranty period for replace surrounds
(mantels) and trims also applies to any
implied warranties that may exist under
applicable law. Some jurisdictions do not
allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may
not apply to the purchaser.
What this limited warranty does not cover
This limited warranty does not apply to
products that have been repaired (except
by Dimplex or its authorized service rep-
resentatives) or otherwise altered. This
limited warranty does further not apply
to defects resulting from misuse, abuse,
accident, neglect, incorrect installation, im-
proper maintenance or handling, or opera-
tion with an incorrect power source.
What you must do to get service under
this limited warranty
Defects must be brought to the attention of
Dimplex Technical Service by contacting
Dimplex at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-
7539), or 1367 Industrial Road, Cam-
bridge Ontario, Canada N1R 7G8. Please
have proof of purchase, catalogue/model
and serial numbers available when calling.
Limited warranty service requires a proof
of purchase of the product.
What Dimplex will do in the event of a

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defect
In the event a product or part covered by
this limited warranty is proven to be defec-
tive in material or workmanship during (i)
the 2 year limited warranty period for prod-
ucts other than replace surrounds (man-
tels) and trims, and (ii) the 1 year limited
warranty period for surrounds (mantels)
and trims, you have the following rights:
• Dimplex will in its sole discretion either
repair or replace such defective prod-
uct or part without charge. If Dimplex is
unable to repair or replace such prod-
uct or part, or if repair or replacement is
not commercially practicable or cannot
be timely made, Dimplex may, in lieu of
repair or replacement, choose to refund
the purchase price for such product or
part.
• Limited warranty service will be per-
formed solely by dealers or service
agents of Dimplex authorized to pro-
vide limited warranty services.
• For products other than surrounds
(mantels) and trims, this 2 year limited
warranty entitles the purchaser to
on-site or in-home warranty services.
Accordingly, Dimplex will be respon-
sible for all labour and transportation
associated with repairing or replacing
the product or part except as follows: (i)
charges which may be levied for travel
costs incurred to travel to the purchas-
er’s site where the product is located if
the purchaser’s site is beyond 30 miles
(48 km) from the closest service depot
of Dimplex’s dealer or service agent;
and (ii) the purchaser is solely respon-
sible for providing clear access to all
serviceable parts of the product.
• For surrounds (mantels) and trims, this
1 year limited warranty does not entitle
the purchaser to on-site or in-house
warranty services. The purchaser is
responsible for removal and transpor-
tation of the surrounds (mantels) and
trims (and any repaired or replace-
ment product or part) to and from the
authorized dealer’s or service agent’s
place of business. On-site or in-home
services for surrounds (mantels) and
trims may be performed at the pur-
chaser’s specic request and expense
at Dimplex’s then current rates for such
services. Dimplex will not be respon-
sible for, and this limited warranty shall
not include, any expense incurred for
installation or removal of the surrounds
(mantels) or trims or any part thereof
(or any replacement product or part)
including, without limitation, all shipping
costs and transportation costs to and
from the authorized dealer’s or service
agent’s place of business and all labour
costs. Such costs shall be the purchas-
er’s responsibility.
What Dimplex and its dealers and service
agents are also not responsible for:
IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR ITS
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS,
BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR
ANY THIRD PARTY. WHETHER IN CON-
TRACT, IN TORT, OR ON ANY OTHER
BASIS, FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUEN-
TIAL, OR INCIDENTAL LOSS, COST,
OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, MAIN-
TENANCE, USE, OR INABILITY TO USE
THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF DIMPLEX
OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR
AGENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES,
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COSTS OR DAMAGES, OR IF SUCH
LOSSES, COSTS, OR DAMAGES ARE
FORESEEABLE. IN NO EVENT WILL
DIMPLEX, OR ITS OFFICERS, DIREC-
TORS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT LOSSES, COSTS, OR
DAMAGES THAT EXCEED THE PUR-
CHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IN-
CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO THE
PURCHASER.
How State and Provincial law apply
This limited warranty gives you specic
legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from jurisdiction to juris-
diction. The provisions of the United Na-
tions Convention on Contracts for the Sale
of Goods shall not apply to this limited
warranty or the sale of products covered
by this limited warranty.
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Canada N1R 7G8
Replacement Parts
Log set .....................................0437960100RP
Flicker Motor ................................3000240200KIT
Flicker Rod .................................5901250100RP
Heater Assembly (with Cutout) ..................2000330100RP
Thermostat .................................2300150100RP
On/Off Switch ...............................2800070700RP
Flame Action Control w Potentiometer ............3000240500RP
Light Dimmer Control w Potentiometer ............3000250100RP
Power Cord .................................4100040200RP
Single Lamp holder (Center Lower). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500150300RP
Double Lamp holder (Upper & Lower) .............2500400300RP
Partially Reective Glass .......................5901210100RP
Front Glass .................................5901220100RP
Control Knob ................................8800000200RP
Trim Replacement Kit .........................9600260100RP